Anthropic has just released an update to * * Claude Code Channels * *, allowing you to remotely control Claude Code work stages (writing code, debugging, and running tasks) by sending messages directly from your phone through * * Telegram/Discord * *. You can operate anytime, anywhere on your phone without being tied to your computer This move directly hits the core pain point of many people who used OpenClaw before: -The most attractive feature of OpenClaw in the past was its ability to wake up AI agents on the phone at any time and persistently execute tasks -Now the official native support for Telegram/Discord channels+mobile control, stability, security, and integration are all superior -Many people exclaim: * * No need to set up your own server, do Tailscale, or tinker with notifications * *, just RIP OpenClaw **But what other useful things can OpenClaw do? ** Of course there is! OpenClaw is essentially an open-source agent runtime/personal AI assistant platform, not limited to coding. Its core advantages lie in "full life automation+ultimate customization", which Claude Code cannot catch up with in the short term -* * Fully local/self hosted+multi model mixing and matching** ： Want to save money by running local models (Llama, DeepSeek, Kimi, etc.)? Or mix Claude+GPT+open source model at the same time? OpenClaw allows you to switch freely, without vendor lock-in, API fees are self controlled. -* * Persistent life memory+long-term autonomous operation** ⏰： There is a true always on background daemon, heartbeat mechanism cron jobs， Being able to wake up 24/7 and do things on your own (e.g. automatically summarizing news/scanning emails/ranking programs/monitoring prices every day), not waiting for your message before taking action. Claude Code's memory is currently session/project oriented and not so 'life oriented'. -* * Extensive messaging integration+true personal assistant** ： Supports almost all communication software such as WhatsApp, Signal, iMessage, Slack, Matrix, LINE, as well as email, calendar, browser control, and smart home. Mobile/computer/voice control all connected, use WhatsApp to book flights during meals, and backup files while sleeping. -Skill Ecology+ClawHub** ️： There are already thousands of community skills (ClawHub registry) available, ranging from vertical fields (healthcare billing, real estate research, ISO compliance automation) to custom tools. Do you want AI to write new skills to expand itself? OpenClaw is more open. -* * Ultimate Privacy&Customization** ： All the information is running on your machine, prompt/soul/memory can be adjusted by yourself, and there is no Anthropic enterprise safety barrier (of course, the risk is also high). Suitable for people who do not trust the cloud and want to deeply hack. In order for OpenClaw to survive in the future, it may need to focus more on routes that the official does not touch, such as "completely local running, multi model mixing, extreme customization, full life agency, and skill economy", otherwise it will really be pursued and beaten by the official But in the short term, Claude Code Channels are really good for pure coding heavy users ； OpenClaw has unique value for those who want to use AI as a 'co founder' of their lives!